Richard Marles

The tiny island nation of Vanuatu has been rocked by two earthquakes and a number of aftershocks, with reports at least 14 people have died.

Kevin Andrews has been hailed by many as a ‘Liberal warrior’. But in his later years, he proved the pen could be at least as mighty as the sword.

A snap investigation into the Australian Submarine Agency, as the U.S. Navy seeks emergency funding for its submarine programme.

Democratic nations have upped the diplomatic offensive in recent years in response to Beijing’s overt efforts to build influence.

Jo Tarnawsky has lodged a case against the deputy PM, the federal government, and the prime minister’s chief of staff.

Peter Dutton demands clarity on the federal government’s decision to abstain from joining a global nuclear energy commitment.

Australian defence personnel will be offered two bonuses depending on their number of years in service.

The Defence Strategic Review released last year warned Australia was not prepared for warfare in the ’missile age.’

Lack of shipbuilding capacity and Australia’s refusal to unquestioningly back the US in regional conflicts are among reasons AUKUS might not happen.

The total price tag is still unknown but the government says the Western Australian facility will create 10,000 jobs.

Jo Tarnawsky held a press conference to reveal the allegations of bullying but did not provide further detail about the nature of the incident.

Prime Minister Albanese met with his Chinese counterpart Li Qiang on the sidelines of ASEAN.

In an interview in New Zealand, Richard Marles responded to criticism and questions about Australia’s commitment to the environment and regional security.

‘As AUKUS partners, we stand shoulder-to-shoulder in an increasingly unstable world,’ UK defence secretary.

A secret review was accidentally published by the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide, forcing its eventual release after political pressure.

Australia’s defence scientists are working on a range of new weapons to combat what Defence Minister Richard Marles calls Beijing’s ‘grey warfare.’

Clashes between police and protesters continued into the third and last day of the Land Forces expo in Melbourne.

Defence Minister Richard Marles called it a “national shame.”

Australia will also join military exercises along with Japan and the United States.